As Chinese's tradition, upon attending the couple's wedding, a guest will usually thank the invitation by giving a Red Envelope containing money "hong bao". Technically, you are invited, but you are not getting free food, you had initially paid for the food you are about to get but the choice of food is not yours entirely? Well, no freedom. Sad I know. We usually opt to give "hong bao" because it is much easier than cracking your brains to think what to get as wedding gifts rather than the married couple would prefer you might have in a way contribute to their reception. :) True, I would pretty much prefer that. Duh!
Anyways, this time, we are opting for two different styles. In Malaysia, we will have two separate receptions where in both receptions we have a proper Chinese 8 Course Meal. In the UK, however, we are doing a Western 3 Course Meal complete with coffee or tea. If budget permits, we might have a cake. But I doubt that will happen. Because, I think it is best keep it simple.
Menu:
Starter
Home made Soup of the day
Gilby's classic Prawn cocktail with melba toast
Smoked Salmon on Waldorf salad with tomato Concass and pesto
Pan fried Calves Liver & Bacon with Duchess potatoes and a white wine, lemon & sage butter sauce
Spinach and goats cheese Frittata topped with rocket leaves & parmesan
Seared escalopes of Salmon on a creamy asparagus risotto
Main Courses
Carmarthen Rump Steak on sautéed potatoes with sauce Diane and crispy parsnips
Gilby's Fish and hand cut chips with garden peas and salad
Breast of Chicken coated with a spicy ‘Bang Bang' dressing on Cos lettuce with a choice of potatoes
Toasted Bloomer topped with Cox's apples & wild mushrooms drizzled with a lemon & chive crème fraiche and served with new potatoes
Medallions of Monk fish and homemade Gnocchi with a butterbean and red pepper sauce and garnished with deep fried Basil
Flaked Salmon & Queenie Scallops on a Pasta Nero & Watercress Salad with cherry tomatoes
and coriander pesto
Desserts
Home baked fresh fruit pavlova
Vanilla and rum panacotta with fresh raspberries
Selection of cheese with biscuits
Classic baked bread and butter pudding with crème anglaise
Sticky toffee pudding with chocolate ice cream
Ice cream selection served with a crisp brandy basket
Gilby's classic Prawn cocktail with melba toast
Smoked Salmon on Waldorf salad with tomato Concass and pesto
Pan fried Calves Liver & Bacon with Duchess potatoes and a white wine, lemon & sage butter sauce
Spinach and goats cheese Frittata topped with rocket leaves & parmesan
Seared escalopes of Salmon on a creamy asparagus risotto
Main Courses
Carmarthen Rump Steak on sautéed potatoes with sauce Diane and crispy parsnips
Gilby's Fish and hand cut chips with garden peas and salad
Breast of Chicken coated with a spicy ‘Bang Bang' dressing on Cos lettuce with a choice of potatoes
Toasted Bloomer topped with Cox's apples & wild mushrooms drizzled with a lemon & chive crème fraiche and served with new potatoes
Medallions of Monk fish and homemade Gnocchi with a butterbean and red pepper sauce and garnished with deep fried Basil
Flaked Salmon & Queenie Scallops on a Pasta Nero & Watercress Salad with cherry tomatoes
and coriander pesto
Desserts
Home baked fresh fruit pavlova
Vanilla and rum panacotta with fresh raspberries
Selection of cheese with biscuits
Classic baked bread and butter pudding with crème anglaise
Sticky toffee pudding with chocolate ice cream
Ice cream selection served with a crisp brandy basket
Coffee or Tea
Well, choose one from each section and choose to have coffee or tea. For kids, you will be accompanied by soft drinks (or if some adults want them it is fine) and red and white wine will be available for the adults. Your call.
I am looking forward to that reception anxiously. Of course, not forgetting the church wedding which is driving me crazy! :)
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